Colburn, North Yorkshire facts for kids
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Old Colburn, on the route of the Coast to Coast Walk |
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Population | 4,860 (2011 census) |
OS grid reference | SE203982 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Catterick Garrison |
Postcode district | DL9 |
Dialling code | 01748 |
Police | North Yorkshire |
Fire | North Yorkshire |
Ambulance | Yorkshire |
EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
Colburn is a town, civil parish and electoral ward in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England. It is approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Catterick village and has a population of 4,860 according to the 2011 census, rising from 3,606 in 2001.
Places of Worship
Colburn lies within the parish of Hipswell and is served by St Cuthbert's church, Colburn Lane, Colburn.
Economy
The primary shopping area, known as the Broadway precinct, includes a Co-op convenience store, as well as several independent businesses and the community library. Colburn Business Park was opened in 2008, consisting of over 50,000 sq ft of office space and 20 buildings.
Education
The town has one primary school, Colburn Community Primary School, and the closest provider of secondary education is Risedale School in neighbouring Hipswell.
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In Spanish: Colburn (Yorkshire del Norte) para niños